The Overcoat (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1952, The Overcoat is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Alberto Lattuada, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the Nikolai Gogol story but set in 1950s Italy, "The Overcoat" is the story of a poor city hall clerk whose only desire is to buy a new overcoat.
Who’s in it. The Overcoat stars Renato Rascel as Carmine De Carmine, Yvonne Sanson as Caterina, Giulio Stival as Il sindaco and Giulio Calì as Il sarto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Overcoat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Overcoat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Overcoat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Overcoat (1952)?
- In US, The Overcoat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Overcoat worth watching?
- The Overcoat holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Overcoat?
- The Overcoat stars Renato Rascel, Yvonne Sanson, Giulio Stival, Giulio Calì and Ettore Mattia.
- When was The Overcoat released?
- The Overcoat was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.